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Company Name : State of Georgia
Location : Lawrenceville, GA
Position : Mental Health Technician
Job Description : The Mental Health Technician monitors general client activity to observe and report behavior/progress of clients admitted to a community residential crisis stabilization center for treatment of acute mental illness or behavioral health disorders. Maintains awareness of clients’ behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their safety. Observes and becomes familiar with each client’s behavior and disability. Monitors clients for detection of any behavior which could be injurious to self or others or which is so unusual or atypical that immediate attention of nursing staff is warranted. When necessary for the physical safety of the client, uses the least restrictive, agency-approved behavioral or physical intervention technique appropriate for the situation. Secures assistance from and/or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations. The Mental Health Technician provides personal care and basic nursing procedures to clients, including feeding, personal hygiene and grooming as necessary. Uses all appropriate infection control and other safety measures. Follows established procedures for clients on special precautions, such as suicidal watch, close observation, escape precautions, seclusion and/or restraints. Interacts with clients positively and respectfully. Maintains clean and organized condition to assure a safe, secure, and attractive environment for clients and staff. Provides instruction and support to each client in maintaining his/her personal living space in a clean and orderly manner. Assists in serving meals. Assist with laundry. Obtains vital signs. Records clearly, concisely and accurately all client care data and other documentation in medical records according to agency protocols. Assembles new chart packets. Provide transportation of clients when needed. Assists with completion of daily census records. Helps with admission intake process. Conducts skills groups, recreational activity groups and community meetings with clients.
AGENCY SPECIFICS
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES, COPY OF DIPLOMA FOR HIGH SCHOOL/GED, and OFFICIAL COPY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSE (If applicable) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
To be considered, you must apply for this position through www. Ga.taleo.net below before the announcement closes. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum and any Preferred Qualifications.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including finger-printing), pass a pre-employment drug screen, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and a Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with policy.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background check.
High school diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field.
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